1992 LOTUS ELAN

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 1 TSBs

02V199000 Jul 25, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANKS CAN LEAK.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 26, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LOTUS AT 1-800-245-6887.
546 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 LOTUS ELAN

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 29.0 24.0 Premium $3,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 LOTUS ELAN

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
No comms 2023-07 Jul 10, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for July 2023 for Lotus Cars Limited.

LOTUS ELAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LOTUS ELAN across all model years (1969, 1992).

3 Total Recalls
18 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LOTUS ELAN - Year by Year

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1992 (current) 1 0
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